Library Post of the Week
Posted by georgia on 13 Oct 2009 at 08:50 pm | Tagged as: Library Post of the Week
Did you watch the first of two episodes of LATIN MUSIC USA last night? If you didn’t, and/or if you did, do check out the show’s website which has some resources.
Although this isn’t Cuban music and dance specific, this show covers interesting chapters in Latin music. I’ll highlight a video used in the show called “Our Latin Thing” (“Nuestra Cosa Latina.”) It was recorded in New York City at the Cheetah in August of 1971. If you haven’t seen this film, check it out. It was the beginnings of salsa in the USA. Boy, do I wish I could have been there.
I got a copy at the Puerto Rico airport on a trip a few years ago. Looks like netflicks might have it. Enjoy!
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Yes! It was great. I liked the first hour the best, where they showed the “Latin” influence in other music styles!! Therefore, the second hour not as fun, but almost totally dedicated to Fania..which was interesting to hear about again. It reminded me of watching ‘Our Latin Thing’, and how even though it was just one night, and only a video of it…you could feel the special energy in the room!! Indeed, if we could travel back and hear all those amazing voces!
Hey Georgia,
just wanted to say I’m really happy you’re adding this conversation to the blog. I will be looking forward to it.